1 online resource (321 pages) :

"The railroad and associated features and artifacts, are silent objects of the past. Without analyses such as this one, it may be difficult to move from the paradigm of historic debris, to that of rare objects of meaning and understanding. This study is a successful investigation into the past of the Transcontinental Railroad in that it provides the Public with more history, research, and ultimately more appreciation for the potentially eligible National Historic Landmark"--Page 10

Description based on online resource, PDF version; title from title page (viewed June 15, 2021)

Includes bibliographical references (pages 286-311)

Introduction -- History of the Promontory Route of the transcontinental railroad -- Railroad infrastructure -- Stations on the Promontory Route -- Transcontinental railroad archaeology -- Looting & vandalism -- Conclusions & final thoughts -- Comprehensive references cited

Cover logos: Cannon Heritage Consultants, Utah Historic Preservation Office, Aspen Ridge Consultants, and Golden Spike Association

"A public-private partnership"--Cover

"In memoriam: Judge Michael Wei Kwan"--Pages 11-12

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